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Leland in Washington County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Birthplace of Kermit the Frog
Leland, Mississippi

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By Dawn Bowen, October 10, 2008

1. Birthplace of Kermit the Frog Marker

Inscription. Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets, grew up and played along Deer Creek during the years 1936-1948, exploring its flora and fauna from here to Stoneville. Sometimes he was joined by his friend, Kermit Scott. These experiences and fond memories spawned in Henson's mind that timeless creation - "Kermit," the original Muppet.

Erected 1991 by Mississippi Department of History.

Location. 33° 24.212′ N, 90° 53.956′ W. Marker is in Leland, Mississippi, in Washington County. Marker is on Broad Street near NE Deer Creek Drive, on the right when traveling north. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Leland MS 38756, United States of America.

Also see . . .
1. Kermit the Frog. (Submitted on October 24, 2008, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia.)
2. Birthplace of Kermit the Frog. Article from Muppet Central. (Submitted on October 25, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

By Dawn Bowen, October 10, 2008

2. Birthplace of Kermit the Frog Marker

By Dawn Bowen, October 10, 2008

3. Deer Creek

4. Early Kermit

The earliest known appearance of Kermit the Frog was on a local Washington, D.C. in 1955 as part of a five minute puppet show called Sam and Friends.

Credits. This page originally submitted on October 24, 2008, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 899 times since then. This page was the Marker of the Week October 26, 2008. Photos: 1, 2, 3. Submitted on October 24, 2008, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. 4. Submitted on October 25, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.